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Asparagus-Spinach Salad with Smoked Turkey

Asparagus-Spinach Salad with Smoked Turkey is built on Fresh Asparagus Spears, Poppy Seed Dressing, Torn Fresh Spinach, Fresh Sliced Strawberries, and Smoked Turkey Breast Cubed. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 8 cup
• 2 cup
• 3/4 lb
• 1/4 cup
• 8 oz
• to taste

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook asparagus until tender but still crisp, tender-drain and refresh with cold water (let stand in the cold water until cool).

2. 2

   Drain well on paper towels. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a salad bowl, combine the asparagus, spinach leaves and turkey.

4. 4

   Add the poppy seed dressing and toss. Top with the strawberries, mushrooms, red onions and pecans. Serve with crackers and rolls.

5. 5

   Yields 2 1/2 cups

6. 6

   Mix sugar, mustard powder, salt, paprika and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Slowly add the oil beating constantly with an electric mixer.

8. 8

   This process takes a while to dissolve the sugar.

9. 9

   Continue to beat until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is thick.

10. 10

    Add the onion and poppy seeds (if using) beat a few minutes more.

11. 11

    Store covered in the refrigerator.